How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Glasgow (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Edinburgh and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 14h 15m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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17:20 - 22:05

GLA

JNB

26h 45m1 stop

23:59 - 16:35

JNB

GLA

18h 36m1 stop

R13 050KLM

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

16:20 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

16h 30m1 stop

18:00 - 15:50

JNB

EDI

22h 50m1 stop

R13 421Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 27

16:20 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

16h 30m1 stop

17:55 - 9:40

JNB

EDI

16h 45m1 stop

R13 455Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Apr 28

7:25 - 12:10

GLA

JNB

26h 45m2 stops

23:59 - 23:10

JNB

GLA

25h 11m2 stops

R13 488Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

10:30 - 7:35

INV

JNB

19h 05m1 stop

19:35 - 11:10

JNB

INV

17h 35m1 stop

R13 606British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

10:30 - 10:25

INV

JNB

21h 55m1 stop

19:35 - 11:10

JNB

INV

17h 35m1 stop

R13 657British Airways

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

6:00 - 5:50

EDI

CPT

21h 50m1 stop

7:55 - 10:40

CPT

EDI

28h 45m1 stop

R13 674Air France

Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20

11:40 - 5:50

EDI

CPT

16h 10m1 stop

7:55 - 10:40

CPT

EDI

28h 45m1 stop

R13 758Air France

Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20

22:45 - 12:10

EDI

JNB

35h 25m2 stops

23:59 - 22:05

JNB

EDI

24h 06m2 stops

R14 045Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

6:00 - 9:30

GLA

JNB

25h 30m1 stop

19:00 - 16:40

JNB

GLA

22h 40m1 stop

R14 197Lufthansa

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 14

British Airways flights from Scotland to South Africa

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British Airways

Mar 18

INV10:30Inverness

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 22

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

INV11:10Inverness

R13 606

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British Airways

Jan 21

INV10:30Inverness

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 25

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

INV11:10Inverness

R13 657

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British Airways

Jan 21

INV10:30Inverness

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 25

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 10m

1 stop

INV11:10Inverness

R13 674

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Emirates flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Emirates

Jan 25

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB5:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 714

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Emirates

Jan 25

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 40m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 765

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Emirates

Jan 25

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 40m

1 stop

JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 15m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 781

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GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 25/1

17:20-22:05

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

R13 050

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-15:50

1 stop22h 50m

R13 421

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:55-9:40

1 stop16h 45m

R13 455

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 25/1

7:25-12:10

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-23:10

2 stops25h 11m

R13 488

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 18/3

10:30-7:35

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

19:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

R13 606

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 21/1

10:30-10:25

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

19:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

R13 657

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

6:00-5:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

7:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

R13 674

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

11:40-5:50

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

7:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

R13 758

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

22:45-12:10

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-22:05

2 stops24h 06m

R14 045

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 24/3

6:00-9:30

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

19:00-16:40

1 stop22h 40m

R14 197

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 370, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until November to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 163.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Scotland. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R14 552. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Scotland to South Africa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R20 072. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Scotland in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 590 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around R17 643.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 905 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R13 876 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 50m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 13h 50m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 092 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 580	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 434 reviews	Search KLM flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 638	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 438 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 744	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 679 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 578	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 574 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R16 194	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 626 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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